Burnley vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, head-to-head records, and odds for today
Chelsea will try to make it back-to-back victories before the international break when they face Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
After a disappointing start to the season, Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur team recovered some much-needed form on Monday night, defeating Fulham despite being only a handful of points outside the relegation zone.
With games against Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle to follow after the break, Chelsea must guarantee that their triumph at Craven Cottage was not a one-off.
Burnley had reason to be optimistic after winning their first Premier League game of the season against Luton Town in midweek. However, Vincent Kompany’s team is yet to win a game on home grounds.
Burnley vs Chelsea is scheduled for an 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Where to watch Burnley vs Chelsea
TV channel and live stream: The match will not be televised live in the UK, due to the 3pm blackout. Highlights will be available to watch on Match of the Day, which begins at 10:30pm BST on BBC One on Saturday night.
Burnley vs Chelsea team news
Lyle Foster returned from suspension against Luton and appears poised to preserve his starting spot up front after scoring in Burnley’s victory.
Hjalmar Ekdal and Michael Obafemi are the only long-term absentees for the Clarets, who did not appear to pick up any new injury concerns at Kenilworth Road.
Mosies Caicedo and Mykhailo Mudryk will both be available for Chelsea after suffering injuries against Fulham.
Ben Chilwell is sidelined with a hamstring injury until December, and Malo Gusto is still banned. Reece James has returned to fitness but is still suspended, along with Christopher Nkunku, Trevoh Chalobah, and Wesley Fofana.
Burnley vs Chelsea prediction
While Chelsea benefited from some poor Fulham defence in their win at Craven Cottage, Pochettino will welcome a return to goalscoring form.
There were some positives in that performance, and only Sheffield United have surrendered more Premier League goals this season than Burnley. Chelsea can make it two wins in a row and keep the atmosphere upbeat as they prepare for a fortnight away from club football.
Chelsea to win, 1-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Burnley wins: 38
Draw: 25
Chelsea wins: 41
Burnley vs Chelsea match odds
Burnley to win: 7/2
Chelsea to win: 3/4
Draw: 29/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
